Riverdale, IL Demographics

A map of Riverdale's Population by Race

Riverdale, Illinois has an estimated population of 10,340, a decrease from the 10,663 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.9% Black, 7.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.6% White, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Riverdale, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Riverdale has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Riverdale, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 18.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Riverdale is ranked the 221st most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Riverdale was ranked the 217th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Riverdale's White Population

63 residents of Riverdale, or 0.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Riverdale is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Riverdale ranks 1457th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's White population has declined by an estimated 79.1%. White residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.6%.

Riverdale is less White than neighboring Calumet Park (1.7% White), Dixmoor (10.8% White), Phoenix (1% White), Harvey (2.4% White), and Dolton (5.1% White).

Riverdale's Black Population

9,296 residents of Riverdale, or 89.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Riverdale is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Riverdale ranks 6th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Black population has declined by an estimated 5.1%. Black residents' share of Riverdale's population has decreased from 91.8% to 89.9%.

Riverdale is more Black than neighboring Calumet Park (77% Black), Dixmoor (44.5% Black), Phoenix (76.9% Black), Harvey (53.6% Black), and Dolton (89.7% Black).

Riverdale's Asian Population

15 residents of Riverdale, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Riverdale is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Riverdale ranks 996th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Asian population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Asian residents' share of Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Riverdale is more Asian than neighboring Dixmoor (0% Asian), and Phoenix (0% Asian). Riverdale is less Asian than neighboring Calumet Park (0.5% Asian), Harvey (2.2% Asian), and Dolton (0.2% Asian).

Riverdale's Hispanic Population

732 residents of Riverdale, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Riverdale is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Riverdale ranks 710th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 115.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Riverdale's population has increased from 3.2% to 7.1%.

Riverdale is more Hispanic than neighboring Dolton (1.9% Hispanic). Riverdale is less Hispanic than neighboring Calumet Park (7.7% Hispanic), Dixmoor (43.2% Hispanic), Phoenix (22% Hispanic), and Harvey (39.1% Hispanic).

Riverdale's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Riverdale, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Riverdale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Riverdale ranks 455th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Riverdale is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dixmoor (0.3% Native American/Other), Phoenix (0% Native American/Other), Harvey (0.2% Native American/Other), and Dolton (0.3% Native American/Other). Riverdale is less Native American/Other than neighboring Calumet Park (5.7% Native American/Other).

Riverdale's Multiracial Population

179 residents of Riverdale, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Riverdale is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Riverdale ranks 1346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Riverdale's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Riverdale's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Riverdale is more Multiracial than neighboring Dixmoor (1.2% Multiracial), and Phoenix (0.1% Multiracial). Riverdale is less Multiracial than neighboring Calumet Park (7.4% Multiracial), Harvey (2.5% Multiracial), and Dolton (2.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.